We are starting our new half term with the topic of Summer. We will be learning about changes in the weather, sun safety, signs of Summer, our senses , what to wear and learning some Summer songs. Look out for signs of Summer when you are out and about, what can you see, hear, smell, touch and taste?
In Maths, children will build on their knowledge of simple AB patterns from the autumn term. They will be introduced to more complex patterns such as ABC and ABCD, where all the elements are different. This can then progress to AABB, AAB and ABB patterns. Pattern structures are seen to be easier when all the elements repeat, so children may find AABB easier than AAB. They will then explore patterns with the same start and end point, such as ABBA, which are more complex. Children may naturally join in with sound patterns that fit different structures, and this is all part of learning. It is important to encourage them to listen carefully to adults or music-making sound patterns and identify which structure is being used. Can you sing and make up silly songs that follow different structures, such as, ‘stomp, dinosaur, dinosaur, stomp’ for ABBA, so that children recognise that this can be audible as well as visual.
In phonics, the children will start work in their new phonics groups. They are continuing to make great progress and you may notice your child has a new colour book indicating that they have moved up a group. Continue to go over the sounds your child has been taught so far this year and put the sounds into words to ensure your child is able to read the sounds within words confidently. Remember that a book is sent home each week and an online book and quiz is set to support your child’s learning. Please encourage your child to complete this work.
As the weather warms up please ensure that your child comes to school each day with a water bottle and a hat. Please can you also apply sun cream to your child before they come to school as we are unable to do this for them.
Have a great week.
The Reception Team